@the-puppeteer.bsky.social

[ It seems that in this world, puppets and puppeteers are constants.

The one who pulls the strings may change, but the marionette remains the same, as it always has. ]

Let us dish out judgement.

@thirdpuppeteer.bsky.social

[ Another puppeteer. Though, this time, they take a physical incarnation.

Curious.

The Batter speaks first. ]

. . . . Who are you?

[ He swings with just as much force back — as if he were trying to rip the cover off of a baseball — hoping to hear the resounding “PINGK!” of the bat’s cuffed end against their rib cage. ]

[ That stoic look on his face remained steadfast, despite the pain. Red droplets fall gracelessly to the ground as he readies his swing in retaliation. ]

[ > ATTACK ]

[ > “Kris” ]

>>

[ The Batter bleeds. ]

[ Unlike any of their other opponents, he bleeds. He is flesh and blood. Just. Like. Them. ]

[ Crimson mars his shirt, now torn to reveal a gash that would normally take a human out of the fight. ]

[ Not him. ]

>>

Well. Are you ready?

[ The Batter tilts his cap, his eyes piercing right through Kris as if they were daggers.

As if on cue, three circular ADD-ONS appear behind The Batter.

Looks like he has backup. ]

[ The Batter is next on the plate. ]

「 ATTACK

⠀ DEFEND

> COMPETENCES

⠀OBJECTS 」

[ > Wide Angle - Analyze the enemies characteristics. ]

[ “Kris” - Human vessel. Harbors a SOUL. They stand in your way. ]

>>

Tainted child. You stand in the way of judgment.

So be it.

[ The Batter raises his implement. A metal bat. There’s a bloodstain on it.

Purification in progress. . . ! ]

These worlds are corrupt.

I won’t tell you again. Stand aside.

[ Not good. ]

There will be balance when all is purified.

It’s better this way.

I have a sacred mission to fulfill. If you stand in my way. .

[ . . Seems he isn’t going anywhere. ]

This land is corrupted. Darkness, like a plague.

The last grain has fallen through the hourglass. It is time for my judgment.

That blue bastard.

. . .

[ He pulls back. ]

Sorry. That’s all I’ve got.

it makes me think. . how would he perceive Darkners? as they are? or would they be exaggerated, monstrous versions of themselves?

much to think about